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lucy_w86
15-01-2008, 11:15 AM
I am looking into getting a car as we may be moving further out of town and for social use, I will need to be able to travel independently. I am looking for an automatic, either on HP or leasing.

Can anyone recommend sites?
Hintza
15-01-2008, 11:30 AM
New or second hand? What size of car? etc.

Do you need a warranty or want to pay dealers prices for peace of mind?
lucy_w86
15-01-2008, 11:36 AM
New or second hand? What size of car? etc.

Do you need a warranty or want to pay dealers prices for peace of mind?

Preferably something nearly new / used depending on cost

Would like peace of mind.

Something small such as a Peugeot 206 / Ford KA / Toyota Yaris etc...
vikingaero
15-01-2008, 2:24 PM
The Ford Ka is manual only. The current Yaris is available with a Multi-Mode Transmission (a clutchless manual) which some people find hard to get used to.
lucy_w86
15-01-2008, 2:27 PM
The Ford Ka is manual only. The current Yaris is available with a Multi-Mode Transmission (a clutchless manual) which some people find hard to get used to.

What do people think about the Nissan Micra (new shape)?
vikingaero
15-01-2008, 2:33 PM
The Micra is very good. I bought one for my Dad in November for £6995, 05 56, 9,000 miles, 1.4 automatic. The ride is comfortable and suits his driving and the power steering is light. Looks weird though!
lucy_w86
15-01-2008, 2:34 PM
The Micra is very good. I bought one for my Dad in November for £6995, 05 56, 9,000 miles, 1.4 automatic. The ride is comfortable and suits his driving and the power steering is light. Looks weird though!

Does look strange but I have seen quite a few available in automatic
Dime Bar
15-01-2008, 11:19 PM
How about the Misubushi "i" it looks strange but fantastic MPG and cheap tax.

Clicky (http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/i/key_features.asp?strCar1=IA1)
wolfehouse
16-01-2008, 7:41 PM
i have an automatic 1.2 micra and love it.
lots about and reasonably priced.
(go for 1.4 if you are going to carry a lot of weight around though)

do not go for clutchless manuals (mmt or vvt)- there are many problems with this and they are as hard to drive as manuals.( i had one that died on me just after coming out of warranty)
lucy_w86
17-01-2008, 9:12 AM
i have an automatic 1.2 micra and love it.
lots about and reasonably priced.
(go for 1.4 if you are going to carry a lot of weight around though)

do not go for clutchless manuals (mmt or vvt)- there are many problems with this and they are as hard to drive as manuals.( i had one that died on me just after coming out of warranty)

Yeh, I am swaying towards a Micra. Good prices and lots around. Not too big, not too small. Thanks!